Archie Conboy

I grew up in southeast Australia on my family’s farm, where my parents, brother, and sister run composite ewes and a small herd of Hereford cattle. We also have two cheeky Jerseys that we milk for our own use, alongside a broadacre cropping program that includes wheat, canola, barley, and legumes. My passion for agriculture started at a young age, always helping out whenever something needed to be done. With both of my parents coming from agricultural backgrounds and having studied it at university, that interest only grew stronger over time. 

It eventually led me to study agronomy at university in Australia, where I graduated in November 2024. After graduating, I wasn’t entirely sure what direction I wanted to take. Having heard great things about the MAST program from my parents—who completed it in 1996/97—I decided it would be a valuable opportunity to expand my knowledge and step outside my comfort zone. So in 2025, I made the move to northern Montana, where I spent the year working as a trainee on a cattle ranch. Now, I’m in St. Paul continuing my studies and building on that experience.